Start with the basics. Plugs, filters (especially the fuel filter) etc.
So it will start (off a jump) but won't stay going?
So it will start (off a jump) but won't stay going?
trouble starting
I'm having trouble starting my 98 TL1000R, I've had the battery on charge and still nothing. It was starting with a jump start, but only after being connected for a long period of time, but would then die off quickly. Any ideas on what could be the problem?
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Replace the spark plugs and then try it. Don't argue, don't tell me how new they are or that they are sparking just fine when you pull them out an dd look. Just replace them. :yes
You're sounding grumpier than usual, Jeff. Are you posting before you had your coffee? :laughReplace the spark plugs and then try it. Don't argue, don't tell me how new they are or that they are sparking just fine when you pull them out an dd look. Just replace them. :yes
That is correct, it does start off a jump but does not stay running. I will change the plugs and see how it goes
That's correct, it was starting off a jump start but dying straight away, I will change the plugs and see how it goes
:laugh I don't drink coffee, it just wakes me up and then I have to pay attention to what goes on around me. :banghead :lolYou're sounding grumpier than usual, Jeff. Are you posting before you had your coffee? :laugh
Check the fuel filters. If it starts but dies there's a high probability that its not getting enough gas.
Yeah I don't think it'll be the fuel filter, it's dying as soon as I take the jumper pack off
its going to be
1) dead battery. bad enough to stop the reg working properly. remove it and get it charged and tested.
2) bad reg / rectifiier or the wiring on the plug to it
3) bad stator in the engine.
so.
get it running with jump pack and leave running.
put voltmeter across battery terminals and rev bike
voltage should be from 12 to rising to nearly 15v
value not critical just in the range
if yes then replace battery.
if no then
unplug stator
place 110v light bulb across any 2 white wires from stator.
rev engine . bulb should glow.
test all 3 wires. in pairs
if no replace stator
if all good then replace reg
1) dead battery. bad enough to stop the reg working properly. remove it and get it charged and tested.
2) bad reg / rectifiier or the wiring on the plug to it
3) bad stator in the engine.
so.
get it running with jump pack and leave running.
put voltmeter across battery terminals and rev bike
voltage should be from 12 to rising to nearly 15v
value not critical just in the range
if yes then replace battery.
if no then
unplug stator
place 110v light bulb across any 2 white wires from stator.
rev engine . bulb should glow.
test all 3 wires. in pairs
if no replace stator
if all good then replace reg
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